Past projects
Learner experience of e-learning (LEX)'LEX - the learner experience of e-learning'. We conducted this innovative qualitative research study in close partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University. The study concluded in 2006 although we are still running dissemination events due to a high level of interest. The LEX project provides unique insights into how learners across a wide range of sectors and age groups perceive the use of technology in learning and in their everyday life.
Link to final report, methodology report and user guides
Union officer training review
In 2005 we were commissioned to carry out a thorough review of the programme of union professional development training. Methods used for the review included large scale (500+) online and offline surveys, coupled with focus groups and practitioner interviews. The outcomes of the study were reports and policy recommendations for a restructuring and redefinition of the programme.
Link to the report and key recommendations from the study.
TREACL project
As part of the TREACL project, NIACE funded an initial program of mother tongue ICT language courses. The object of this programme was to provide an introduction to ICT to people who had previously been put off engaging in formal learning because of their lack of English. This project produced Turkish ICT language materials. Link to materials.
For more information on this email peter.lyons@olp.org.uk
Neighbourhood learning in deprived communities.
A Haringey based project which will set up wireless internet access for community based learning. For more information on this email peter.lyons@olp.org.uk
UK online centres-capacity building
A London-wide project supported by the European Social Fund and the Learning and Skills Council. OLP is helping UK online centres to start offering recognised qualifications such as the ECDL.
ICT for the Health Care Sector
OLP is playing a key role in identifying the benefits of ICT for the health and care sector, in a project run by the North London Centre of Vocational Excellence. The project will help develop a consortium of providers in the care sector.
Union Education Online
A JISC supported project that is developing the TUC approach to e-learning. The project includes looking at virtual learning environments, interchange of learner data and data protection.
ICT and workplace learning
As part of work commissioned for the DfES post-16 e-learning strategy we worked with the Trades Union Congress to produce reports and guides on how technology can be used to facilitate and improve the quality of workplace learning. The project involved extensive online survey research, focus groups, and developmental workshops.
Link to the reports and guides in ICT and workplace learning that OLP produced